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Asylum applications in Europe fall to lowest level for a decade as borders closed; world facesworst food crisis in 50 years. This blog is now closedFollow the latest global coronavirus live blog here12.51amBSTWe ’ve launched a new blog at the link below:Related:Coronavirus live news: US cases near 2 million as Mexico city ramps up testing in push to reopen12.36amBSTThe coronavirus pandemic will hit Coronation Street on 24 July when newly filmed episodes featuring the impact of the health emergency and recorded under strict restrictions are broadcast, although the producers promise the long-running soap will not be turned into a medical drama.Producers say the most noticeable difference for viewers will be in how the show has been filmed.Shooting resumed on Monday underphysical distancing measures, including no kissing and actors over the age of 70 barred, appearing in storylines via Zoom calls. The move has ensured that fans of the 59-year-old soap do not run out of fresh episodes to watch.Related:Coronavirus to appear in Coronation Street storylinesContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - June 10, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Helen Sullivan (now and earlier); Kevin Rawlinson, Jessica Murray, Damien Gayle and Simon Burnton (earlier) Tags: Coronavirus outbreak World news Australia news UK news US news Americas Middle East and North Africa Asia Pacific New Zealand Canada Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news